Course Description

Just get up and dance!! More and more seniors are choosing dance, not just as a fun, social pastime but also as a method for keeping their minds and bodies active. Dancing minimizes depression and increases strength and balance. Dancing protects our hearts, reduces pain, and defends us against the onset of dementia. Participants will spend each session warming up together before attempting to master different dance forms from around the world, including the Waltz and the Polka, the Charleston, Line Dances, Latin Dances, Reels and Contra Dances, and Circle Dances, to name a few. Participants should wear comfortable shoes made for dance or those that offer support, like sneakers with minimal grip on the bottom. Handouts will be provided in the first class. Please note, this class is designed for beginner dancers or for those who are more accomplished but would still enjoy the camaraderie and exercise of a dance class. No partners are needed. Come as you are and join us! Space is limited.

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